Demolition after death: Curlie’s, where Sonali Phogat was drugged, to be razed

New Delhi: Days after the death of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sonali Phogat at Goa’s infamous nightclub Curlie’s, the stage is now set for its demolition for violating the coastal zone guidelines.

The Curlie’s restaurant which shot to national fame after videos of Phogat allegedly being drugged inside the restaurant was to be razed to the ground but got some ‘breather’ by the concerned departments.

Today, with the National Green Tribunal, or NGT upholding Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority’s (GCZMA) earlier order, it is most likely to be demolished.

The GCZMA had in earlier order directed the owners to demolish the beach shack but the latter moved court and got the stay order. The order to raze the structure was first passed by Goa coastal authority in July.

Linet Nunes, one of the co-owners of the shack had moved petition in the Green court, after taking the matter to the High Court of Bombay in Goa and, later in the Supreme Court.

Sonali Phogat controversy & aftermath

It was at the Curlie’s nightclub that BJP leader Sonali Phogat was drugged by her two aides and declared dead when taken to hospital few hours later. The video of Phogat being forcibly drugged inside the restaurant also sparked uproar and anger against the restaurant.

Goa cops launched a detailed probe into her ‘accidental death’ and is interrogating her aides in question, however, not much headway has been made.

Sonali, also a popular TikTok start, was last seen in this nightclub, dancing and gulping narcotics along with her aides.

Where is Curlie’s located?

Curlie’s is one of the most favourite hotspots and a popular nightclub among tourists. The beach shack, located at Goa’s Anjuna beach gives a perfect view of the setting sun and also popular for its animated beach parties.